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Event: 19WCA Square Fair Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 (rain or shine) Time: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Presentation: 12:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m. Location: Aberdeen Square (Aberdeen Street btw Woodbine and Post) Admission: Free 19th Ward — Held annually on the first Saturday in June, the annual Square Fair offers something for everyone. Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration at Square Fair 2026, where we'll honor 60 years of the production of the Annual Squar

Who: Students, staff, and school leaders from Padilla High School What: Annual Freshman-Sophomore Field Day When: Friday, June 5, 2026, 10 a.m. Where: Padilla High School at the Franklin Campus950 Norton StreetRochester, NY 14621 Details: The inaugural field day brings underclassmen together to celebrate year-end success, teamwork, and school spirit. Activities students will be involved in include classic games ranging from giant water-balloon tosses, tug-of-war, and

Who: Students from the RCSD’s four robotics teams: X-Cats (Wilson High School), XQ Robotix (Padilla High School), ROC City Robotix (Districtwide), and 10223 the Crimson Jewels (Monroe High School), along with high schools from across Rochester and beyond, including a team from Lake Placid. What: Flower City Frenzy Robotics Competition When: Saturday, June 6, 2026, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Where: East High School1801 East Main StreetRochester, NY 14609 Details: This is an off-s

Rochester, NY – Prescription drug costs in the U.S. are increasing faster than inflation. Across the country, rising health care costs – especially for hospital services and prescription drugs – continue to challenge doctors, patients, health plans, businesses and the entire health care system. “Rising health care costs can be frustrating for everyone, including older adults,” Mona Chitre, PharmD, Chief Pharmacy Officer, with Excellus BlueCross BlueShield (Excellus BCBS) said

Local community organization celebrates family garden festival In collaboration with Wide Water Gardens and Upper Monroe Neighborhood Association, the South East Area Coalition (SEAC) will host its sixth Ladybug Day on Saturday, June 6th from 11-3 P.M. in the community gardens at 345 Rosedale St. and the Culver Rd. Armory. This free family-friendly community event offers an afternoon of live music, food, kids’ activities, and artisan vendors. “Celebrating Rochester area “flow

Rochester, NY — The Friends of Frederick Douglass (FFD) proudly announces the Frederick Douglass Monument Commemoration. The 127th annual event celebrating the June 9, 1899 unveiling of the Frederick Douglass Monument will include remarks from elected officials, historians, and a Wreath Laying Ceremony with Eureka Lodge No. 36. According to Rev. Juanitaelizabeth Carroll, FFD Chief Operating Officer, "Every Rochester child whose civic education includes the Frederick Douglass

The following public meetings have been scheduled for June 1 through June 5, 2026. Monday, June 1, 2026 Re: Rochester Environmental Commission Time:  5:30 p.m. Location:  Rochester City Hall, Rm. 223-B Address:  30 Church St. For more information, visit: www.cityofrochester.gov/REC Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Re:  Traffic Control Board Time:  9:15 a.m. Location:  Rochester City Hall, Rm. 321-B Address:  30 Church St. For more information, visit: www.cityofrocheste

Just Law, an initiative to promote better understanding between court officials and city middle school youth, held its eighth annual awards ceremony today at the Hall of Justice, 99 Exchange Blvd., to recognize the 12 outstanding students who were selected for their winning essays on the topic, “What Justice Means to Me.” Justice, Understanding, Societal Trust and Literacy, Attendance, Writing (J.U.S.T. L.A.W.) is a collaborative effort between the City of Rochester, the 7t

Rochester City Hall, Neighborhood Service Centers, R-Centers, Rochester Animal Services, Rochester Public Libraries, the Rochester Traffic Violations Agency, and the Honorable Loretta C. Scott Center for Human Services administrative office building at 57 St. Paul St. will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.   Refuse and recycling collection will not take place on Monday, May 25, and pickups will be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week.

Who: Rochester City School District seniors from the Class of 2026 What: Countdown to Graduation When: May 20, 2026 – June 18, 2026 Where: www.facebook.com/rcsdnys www.twitter.com/rcsdnys www.instagram.com/rcsdnys www.rcsdk12.org/youtube Details: To showcase the RCSD’s Class of 2026, the District has launched its fourth annual “Countdown to Graduation,” a series of short videos that feature a graduating senior from each high school who exemplifies the qualities of the

Rochester, NY - The 2026 season of the ROC the Block Community Employment Fairs kicks off from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 17, at Paul Bianchi Park, 945 Emerson St. ROC the Block is a community-based hiring initiative that brings businesses and recruiters to the city’s four quadrants throughout the summer and early fall. With this fun, local, block-party-style event, Rochester employers and residents can meet to discover employment opportunities. More than 120 emplo

Who: RCSD Students from the Virtual Academy of Rochester (VAR) What: Photography exhibition When: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 5 p.m. Where: RIT’s City Art Space 30 Adventure Place Rochester, NY 14607 Details: Students from the Rochester City School District’s Virtual Academy of Rochester (VAR) will showcase their photography at an upcoming art exhibit in downtown Rochester, thanks to an ongoing partnership with the Rochester Institute of Technology. These students are e